</s>THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON, D. C. 20301 2 1 DEC 1968 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT The present Arlington burial place for Senator Robert Kennedy is a temporary location. The family has engaged I. M. Kennedy is a permanent grave family. He has engaged I.M. Kennedy to design a permanent graveyard family. His pro- projects fit comfortably with a grave of President Kennedy. duced a design which has family and our approval, which will fit comfortably without grave of Presidential Kennedy. The estimated cost of the work is $1,016,000, Following the estimated cost to work is estimated to be $1.000,000. Following it is appropriate for the government to fund walkways and other element of the design incorporated for the use and convenience of the public. We compute the proper government share in this instance of $43,000 , or about 42% of the total. (The government share of the cost of PresidentKennedy's grave was $1;770,000), or 7% of his cost of PresidentialKennedy has been spent in the department- ment of Defense budget for FY 1970. The Family will pay the remaining cost of $5,000). Paul H. Witzy 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Memoranda for the President and various officials detail preparations for funeral plans, medical treatment, and presidential statements regarding the attempted assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

On June 5, 1968, a memorandum from Tom Johnson advised that Senator Ted Kennedy's office requested to send young Bobby Kennedy, Joe Kennedy, and Kathleen Kennedy to Los Angeles.

A memorandum from Harry C. McPherson Jr. suggested sending Joe Califano as the President's personal representative in Los Angeles to signify concern for the Kennedy family and manage government efforts.

Memoranda from Joe Califano mentioned discussions with Walter Washington and Pat Murphy about a shooting incident involving three Negroes, short white Marines, and a white girl at a White Tavern on Street.

A memorandum from George G. Burkeley, M.D., reported arranging for a report from the Neurosurgeons at the Mayo Clinic regarding Senator Kennedy's condition.

Memoranda from various officials discussed funeral plans, medical treatment, and presidential statements, including a statement from Lady Bird Johnson about Alkan's help with International 1 Grams arrangements.

A memorandum from Jim Jones mentioned continued Secret Service protection for the Kennedy family, suggesting that decisions be made without putting the President on the spot.

Memoranda also reported on events at the Poor Peoples Camp, where Ralph Abernathy held a press conference and announced a demonstration to protest the sale of guns.

The document mentions various officials, including Joe Califano, Al Fitt, Nick Katzenbach, Jim Jones, Walt Rostow, Lady Bird Johnson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Sargent Shriver, Pat Lawford, Jacqueline Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, and Ethel Kennedy.

Dates and locations mentioned include June 6, 1968, June 7, 1968, Washington D.C., New York City, Arlington Cemetery, and Union Station.

The document discusses significant events or activities such as funeral plans for Senator Robert F. Kennedy, medical treatment, presidential statements, Congressional votes and debates, but does not mention connections to JFK, the assassination, or related investigations.

Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned include medical bulletins on Senator Robert F. Kennedy's condition, presidential statements on the assassination attempt, and Congressional votes and debates.

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